International Polar Year, or IPY (2007-2009) is by far the most exciting international scientific and educational opportunity of this century. For the next two years, all eyes will be focused on the physical, social and human dimensions of our planet's polar regions. Watch this blog for news related to Canadian outreach and education efforts related to IPY. Of particular interest to educators! Note: This blog is created independently of any official IPY organization

Friday, November 16, 2007

IPY/NSTA Web Seminars:The Role of Polar Regions in Earth¹s Changing Climate System

IPY/NSTA Web Seminars: The Role of Polar Regions in Earth¹s Changing Climate System More information can be found at: http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/fall07/IPY_Denver/ webseminar.aspx ************************************ All web seminar participants use online tools that allow them to mark-up presenter's slides or share desktop applications in addition to engaging in chat with others online and answering poll questions Join us for two, free Web Seminars featuring scientists and education specialists from NASA. The seminars will focus on the International Polar Year (IPY) and how polar regions interact with Earth¹s climate system, atmospheric gas changes over Earth¹s history, what ice cores tell us about past climate, and the implications of climate change in the polar regions. The presenters will share their science expertise, answer questions from the participants, and provide information regarding web sites that students can use in the classroom. These Web Seminars are designed for educators of grades 5­8. Each web seminar is a unique, stand-alone, program. Archives of these web seminars and the presenters¹ PowerPoint presentations will be available on this web page. Schedule Web Seminar I Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Eastern Topic: International Polar Year ­ Earth¹s Changing Climate System Presenter: IPY presenting team Web Seminar II Date: Thursday, December 13, 2007 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Eastern Topic: International Polar Year ­ Earth¹s Changing Climate System Presenter: IPY presenting team Registration Register to participate in these web seminars at: http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/fall07/IPY_Denver/ webseminar.aspx

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